OU Women's Gymnastics Aim for 8th NCAA Title

Sooners and Gophers to compete in NCAA Championship finals

Apr. 18, 2026 at 7:23pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a women's gymnastics competition, with overlapping planes of color and form.The University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics team aims to add another national championship trophy to their growing collection in the NCAA finals.Fort Worth Today

The top-ranked University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics team will compete in the NCAA Championship finals on Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas, seeking their 8th national title. OU and the University of Minnesota will join the University of Florida and Louisiana State University in the final round of competition at Dickies Arena.

Why it matters

OU has been a dominant force in women's collegiate gymnastics, winning 7 NCAA championships since the program's inception. A victory would cement the Sooners' status as one of the premier programs in the sport and continue their legacy of excellence.

The details

The Sooners (32-1-1) advanced to the finals after winning their semifinal round on Thursday night. They will be challenged by a talented Minnesota Gophers squad, as well as perennial powerhouses Florida and LSU, in the championship competition.

  • The NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championship finals will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • OU won their semifinal round on Thursday, April 16, 2026 to advance to the finals.

The players

K.J. Kindler

The head coach of the University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics team.

University of Oklahoma

The top-ranked women's gymnastics program in the country, seeking their 8th NCAA championship title.

University of Minnesota

The Gophers women's gymnastics team, who will compete against OU in the NCAA Championship finals.

University of Florida

A perennial powerhouse in women's collegiate gymnastics, joining OU and Minnesota in the NCAA Championship finals.

Louisiana State University

Another top women's gymnastics program competing in the NCAA Championship finals against OU.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to have the opportunity to compete for another national title. The team has worked hard all season and is ready for the challenge ahead.”

— K.J. Kindler, Head Coach, University of Oklahoma Women's Gymnastics

What’s next

The NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championship finals will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas, where the University of Oklahoma will compete against Minnesota, Florida, and LSU for the national title.

The takeaway

The University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics team has established itself as one of the premier programs in the country, with a chance to win their 8th NCAA championship. Their continued dominance highlights the strength of the sport at the collegiate level and the drive of these elite student-athletes to reach the pinnacle of their sport.